Early 2026 Race Dates Approved At Three Ontario Tracks

Canadian harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Published: December 23, 2025 05:10 pm EST

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved race date schedules for the first three months of 2026 at Flamboro Downs, The Raceway at Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk Park.

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. and Ontario Racing Management, the Registrar has approved the race dates for the remainder of the 2025/2026 fiscal year at those tracks. The approved race date schedules for January to March 2026 are available below.

The AGCO has been advised that race date recommendations for the period from April to December 2026 will be submitted to the Registrar for approval in the coming weeks. The approved race date calendars will be released at the earliest opportunity following the Registrar’s decision.

The following racetrack associations have been issued licences:

Standardbred

  • Clinton Raceway
  • Dresden Raceway
  • Flamboro Downs
  • Georgian Downs
  • Grand River Raceway
  • Hanover Raceway
  • Hiawatha Horse Park
  • The Raceway at Western Fair District
  • Woodbine Mohawk Park

Thoroughbred

  • Fort Erie Racetrack
  • Woodbine Racetrack

Quarter Horse

  • Ajax Downs

Licence issuance is pending for Standardbred tracks Kawartha Downs, Leamington Raceway and Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Additional industry notices and approved calendars will be published as soon as race dates are finalized.

(With files from AGCO)

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